Tax Accountant I

Zurich in North America is a part of Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich), an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland and employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 180 countries, including more than 9,500 employees in North America.

Zurich entered the U.S. market in 1912. According to Highline Data LLC (NAIC 2008), Zurich in North America (www.zurichna.com) is the second-largest writer of commercial general liability insurance and the fourth-largest commercial property-casualty insurance company, serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors. Zurich's risk engineering services in the United States are provided by Zurich Services Corporation.

The Tax Accountant is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns and related reports. The Tax Accountant assists in the preparation of tax related documents and prepares frequent and appropriately detailed tax accounting and financial information. The position assists in preparation of quarterly estimated taxes and performs research on the tax issues that may arise. The Tax Accountant maintains tax records and prepares assigned tax returns and reports, and prepares journal entries and reconciles accounts.

Job Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field required. Masters in Tax preferred.2 or more years of related tax experience required.Must be well organized and self motivated with ability to meet deadlines required.PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and advanced spreadsheet skills required.Spanish speaking preferred.

To submit a resume, please visitwww.zurichna.comand apply to Tax Accountant I (#25979).

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